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Capitol Peak: A Climber's Guide to Colorado's Hardest 14er
Capitol Peak is Colorado's deadliest 14er. Here's the Knife Edge, the Capitol Creek trailhead, the permit, and whether you should be up there at all.
Maroon Bells: A Complete Guide to Colorado's Most Photographed Peaks
How to visit the Maroon Bells near Aspen: reservations, the Crater Lake hike, the Four Pass Loop, fall color timing, and winter access, all in one guide.
Castle Peak: A Complete Guide to Hiking Colorado's Highest Elk Mountain 14er
Castle Peak (14,265 ft) is the highest summit in the Elk Mountains near Aspen. 2026 guide to the Northeast Ridge, the Montezuma Basin road, gear, and timing.
Mount Sopris, Colorado: Hiking the Twin Summits Above Carbondale (2026)
Mount Sopris rises 6,000 feet over Carbondale to twin 12,965-foot summits. Trail stats, the Thomas Lakes route, permits, and why it hikes harder than a 14er.
Cathedral Lake Trail: Aspen's Steep, No-Permit Climb to a High Alpine Lake
The Cathedral Lake Trail near Aspen climbs 2,066 feet to an 11,866-foot alpine lake. Here's the route, the drive, Electric Pass, and what to pack for it.